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We're Losing Speech and Reading, and We Know Why
The OECD said 15-year-olds scored lower in reading, science and math, while adults and younger people used fewer words each day.
- Adults over 25 are using 314 fewer words per day, while younger people use 451 fewer words, according to a recent study. Speaking and reading, the core of human connection, are in dangerous decline.
- Tuesday's report from the OECD, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, showed a huge decline over 10 years in science, math, and reading scores among 15-year-olds across 91 countries. Technology misuse appears as a leading culprit.
- Structural changes in how society congregates drive the decline alongside technology, authors suggest. Digital tools should be used with moderation, the study notes, as excessive use correlates with poorer student performance.
- Texas teachers report success since The Legislature implemented limits on personal cell phones in schools. Moving away from the Chromebook era helps ensure technology supports rather than diminishes learning outcomes.
- Social media companies may face accountability for intentionally addictive platforms described as "junk food for the brain," per Statement 5. Understanding technology's impact ensures it supports rather than diminishes human interaction and comprehension.
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